Credentials, jobs, community & AI for direct care
Your professional home for direct care
Earn portable credentials, apply to jobs, connect with peers and mentors in the field, and use AI tools built to support your day-to-day work—alongside structured pathways employers can trust.
Employers use the same network to post jobs, receive applications, and see verified credentials alongside each candidate.
A career pathway, not just training
Structured levels and specializations are the backbone of your portable record—so when you apply to jobs, join the community, or use AI on the job, your skills are clear to you and to employers.
Entry level
Associate Caregiver
Foundational training in safety, communication, and person-centered support for new caregivers.
Core level
Direct Care Professional I
Core skills for providing daily support, documenting care, and collaborating with teams.
Advanced level
Direct Care Professional II
Advanced competencies in complex support needs, communication, and health monitoring.
Leadership level
Direct Care Professional III
Leadership-level training focused on mentoring, coaching, and leading care teams.
How it works
From first credential to your next shift: build proof of your skills, put them to work in the job market, learn alongside others, and get AI support when you need it.
Build portable credentials
Start at your level, complete or upload training, and earn verifiable badges that stay with you—not locked to one employer.
Apply to jobs
Discover roles that match your credentials and apply in one place so employers see the training behind your profile.
Connect with peers & mentors
Join the direct care community—ask questions, share experience, and learn from others in the field.
Use AI on the job
Access AI tools tuned for direct care to support documentation, tough questions, and day-to-day decisions on your shift.
Specialization tracks
Go beyond core training with specialization tracks that reflect real roles and responsibilities in direct care.
Memory Care
Support people living with dementia and memory loss using evidence-informed approaches.
Behavioral Health
Provide safe, trauma-informed support for people experiencing behavioral and mental health needs.
Nutrition
Promote wellness through nutrition, mealtime support, and individualized care planning.
Transportation
Build skills for safe, reliable transport support, appointment coordination, and mobility assistance.
Management
Develop team leadership, scheduling, communication, and quality-improvement skills for care environments.
Revenue Diversification
Build practical skills in funding strategy, partnerships, and sustainable revenue planning to support care programs.
Built for the people who make care possible
Whether you provide care, hire qualified direct care professionals, or support a loved one at home, Direct Care University helps you succeed.
Strengthening the direct care workforce
Our mission is to strengthen direct care by giving caregivers portable credentials, real job opportunities, a professional community, and AI that supports the work only they can do—while giving employers a clearer picture of who is qualified, better hiring workflows, and applicants whose training is easy to verify. Investing in the people who support others every day lifts workers and the teams around them.